World Water Day

From water.org: Children of all ages in Kanija Village celebrated World Water Day this year by honoring the focus of the day through their artwork. Using pencils and crayons these kids depicted how safe water plays an important role in their lives in Kanija.

In a country where more than 103 million people lack access to safe water, we pause to celebrate the lives that have already been transformed through safe water here in Kanija. Now the children here have the time and health to attend school, and look to bright futures.

 Kelly and I are supporting water.org in our running in the LIMA 42K Marathon this May. You can support our efforts and lean more at http://give.water.org/fundraiser/4948/#

Sweet Sixteen

 This Saturday was cold, windy, cloudy and lonely. Lots' of pavement. No traffic! as in foot or bike traffic. Close to my home in east Independence, these suburban trails are easy to access and spend whatever amount of time you want on them.


Little Blue Parkway has an asphalt path from I-70 to 24 Hiway!

Jackson Drive has one from 23rd Street to LBP.

The Little Blue Trace goes 14. miles from Lee's Summit Road to the Missouri River.

And a nice little neighborhood street is Castle Drive off Jackson.

Me and QT

I often plan longer runs to include a Quick Trip. The staff are always very kind and accepting of sometimes sweaty two dollar bills offered to pay for a Gatorade or bottle of water. 

Better yet, the QT staff at Little Blue Parkway let me get a cup of water from the fountain area at no charge. The restrooms are always clean and it provides a nice five minute break ten miles into a 15 mile run! Here are a few on different routes in city .